Laura Muir shades Jenny Simpson (Olympics)

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I only go for Gold

2 years ago 06/25/2017 1:16pm CDT

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It was the same approach Muir adopted in the 1500m final at last summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The Scot pushed the pace with two laps to go but then faded to seventh.

By contrast, the USA's Jenny Simpson stuck with the pack and coasted down the home straight to take bronze. But Muir has no regrets.

She says: 'I would approach it the same way, definitely, because I would rather lose a medal than come third and think, 'I could have won that race'.

'I could have held back and gone for bronze but, if I did, gold would definitely have gone. So, yes, I did everything I could to win the race. That's what I do.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-4634020/Laura-Muir-ve-never-seen-before.html
Cooliojj

2 years ago 06/25/2017 1:31pm CDT
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If nothing else, read this article for the fun lighthearted pictures of her.
Whylaura

2 years ago 06/25/2017 1:41pm CDT
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I only go for Gold wrote:

It was the same approach Muir adopted in the 1500m final at last summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The Scot pushed the pace with two laps to go but then faded to seventh.

By contrast, the USA's Jenny Simpson stuck with the pack and coasted down the home straight to take bronze. But Muir has no regrets.

She says: 'I would approach it the same way, definitely, because I would rather lose a medal than come third and think, 'I could have won that race'.

'I could have held back and gone for bronze but, if I did, gold would definitely have gone. So, yes, I did everything I could to win the race. That's what I do.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-4634020/Laura-Muir-ve-never-seen-before.html

Or she could have just run the 3:55 we found out she had in her legs and won gold that way... she isn't beating Kipyegon nor Dibaba in that type of race. Jenny made the right call.
whatsupp

2 years ago 06/25/2017 1:54pm CDT
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She didn't shade Jenny, but Simpson ran the better race for sure.
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2 years ago 06/25/2017 2:09pm CDT

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You know Scotland and England are different, right? Anyway, her teeth aren't terrible. I've seen worse right here in the U.S.

Anyway, I usually anything in the Daily Fail, but this is a fun article. I'm sure deep inside she'd want an Olympic medal, but you gotta tell yourself such things to keep on going.
65432

2 years ago 06/25/2017 2:28pm CDT

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Anti-Dentite wrote:

My god, are there no dentists at all in England?

Umm, what? -1.

feel bad for you

2 years ago 06/25/2017 3:31pm CDT
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65432 wrote:

Anti-Dentite wrote:

My god, are there no dentists at all in England?

Umm, what? -1.

Not everyone is the world is as superficial as Americans. When will you understand that?
NOP Skeptic

2 years ago 06/25/2017 3:47pm CDT
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whatsupp wrote:

She didn't shade Jenny, but Simpson ran the better race for sure.

She ran the better race for the Bronze medal and succeeded

Muir ran the better race for the Gold medal by default considering Simpson didnt go after the gold, but faded at the end
Kitchen Thoughts

2 years ago 06/25/2017 4:45pm CDT
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Drugs
Devil Dog

2 years ago 06/25/2017 4:58pm CDT
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Joke is on Laura. Jenny will have the gold in a couple years.
Sabc szabo

2 years ago 06/25/2017 5:09pm CDT
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NOP Skeptic wrote:

whatsupp wrote:

She didn't shade Jenny, but Simpson ran the better race for sure.

She ran the better race for the Bronze medal and succeeded

Muir ran the better race for the Gold medal by default considering Simpson didnt go after the gold, but faded at the end

Ran the better race for gold means nuts if you faded so badly in the end.
jamoptimist

2 years ago 06/25/2017 5:12pm CDT
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Hawt in my view

Subway Surfers Addiction

2 years ago 06/25/2017 5:18pm CDT
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What a Laura Muir thread and no rjm.
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2 years ago 06/26/2017 9:06am CDT
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I only go for Gold wrote:

It was the same approach Muir adopted in the 1500m final at last summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The Scot pushed the pace with two laps to go but then faded to seventh.

By contrast, the USA's Jenny Simpson stuck with the pack and coasted down the home straight to take bronze. But Muir has no regrets.

She says: 'I would approach it the same way, definitely, because I would rather lose a medal than come third and think, 'I could have won that race'.

'I could have held back and gone for bronze but, if I did, gold would definitely have gone. So, yes, I did everything I could to win the race. That's what I do.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-4634020/Laura-Muir-ve-never-seen-before.html

The two are the best clean 1500m runners in the world at the moment. The Africans are potentially quicker, but they're so drugged up, you can't believe any of them.

Respect to both Muir and Simpson. Muir is still on the 'up' and quite a bit younger than Simpson - she can still run faster over the next few years. Simpson has the medals though and a WC gold, and you can't deny that. Atm Simpson > Muir (though Simpson is quite a bit older), but Muir can be truly great IF she keeps going. She may flame out; who knows? But it is exciting and inspiring to watch her race.

Anyway, if the hidden-testicle men move up from the 800m, they are all toast.
borleeeeeeeeeeeeeee

2 years ago 06/26/2017 11:12am CDT
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tj wrote:Anyway, if the hidden-testicle men move up from the 800m, they are all toast.

Love this.
Free rabbiting

2 years ago 06/26/2017 12:11pm CDT
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I love watching Muir run, but I'm sure the other runners hope Muir keeps running for gold also.

The way Muir runs is gutsy and makes for an exciting race for spectators, but it's a low-percentage way to run when there are other people at or above your ability. Muir never had more than a very outside chance of gold against the field in Rio without a fall or some other disaster in the race.
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2 years ago 06/26/2017 2:13pm CDT
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This sort of thinking was stupid when Julia Lucas said in 2012 she would rather go for the win and fail to make the Olympic team than play it safe and, you know, make the Olympic team -- and it's stupid now.

Unlike team sports where there's one winner and one loser, individual sports have intermediate prizes/goals to chase. The sprint and mountain-climbing championships in the Tour de France, the silver and bronze medals, etc. Leading through any point short of the completed distance is not one of those intermediate prizes.

So she ran the distance and got 7th. Great -- she's the 7th-best. No matter how she ran the race, that isn't better than winning bronze, no matter how one spins it.
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2 years ago 06/26/2017 3:03pm CDT
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Cooliojj wrote:

If nothing else, read this article for the fun lighthearted pictures of her.

Serious question: Would you rather do....

A) Athlete Muir

B) Casual (or fun, lighthearted if you prefer) Muir

?
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2 years ago 06/26/2017 3:05pm CDT
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This is the same thing 10 year old boys say when they lead the first 50 yards of a 5k.
FastPast50

2 years ago 06/26/2017 3:43pm CDT
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Paying attention to good dental health and hygiene is not superficial. When will you understand THAT?